Des Moines, IA 14-Day Forecast
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Today: high 85°, low 61°
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Des Moines weather for the next 14 days
Tuesday, August 18
Overcast High 84° Low 65°Precipitation
79%
· 0.57 in
Max wind
14 mph
Humidity
73%
UV index
8 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:26 AM / 08:10 PM
Wednesday, August 19
Light rain shower High 81° Low 66°Precipitation
74%
· 0.1 in
Max wind
7 mph
Humidity
82%
UV index
7 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:27 AM / 08:08 PM
Thursday, August 20
Sunny High 81° Low 65°Precipitation
9%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
5 mph
Humidity
77%
UV index
8 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:28 AM / 08:07 PM
Friday, August 21
Sunny High 86° Low 67°Precipitation
10%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
7 mph
Humidity
74%
UV index
7 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:29 AM / 08:05 PM
Saturday, August 22
Sunny High 80° Low 65°Precipitation
57%
· 0.04 in
Max wind
11 mph
Humidity
71%
UV index
7 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:30 AM / 08:04 PM
Sunday, August 23
Overcast High 72° Low 63°Precipitation
14%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
8 mph
Humidity
73%
UV index
6 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:31 AM / 08:02 PM
Monday, August 24
Sunny High 87° Low 64°Precipitation
10%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
8 mph
Humidity
72%
UV index
8 - Very High
Sunrise / sunset
06:32 AM / 08:01 PM
Tuesday, August 25
Sunny High 80° Low 64°Precipitation
4%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
14 mph
Humidity
63%
UV index
7 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:33 AM / 07:59 PM
Wednesday, August 26
Sunny High 71° Low 56°Precipitation
5%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
19 mph
Humidity
65%
UV index
6 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:34 AM / 07:58 PM
Thursday, August 27
Sunny High 73° Low 49°Precipitation
2%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
9 mph
Humidity
54%
UV index
6 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:35 AM / 07:56 PM
Friday, August 28
Sunny High 81° Low 54°Precipitation
2%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
10 mph
Humidity
50%
UV index
7 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:36 AM / 07:54 PM
Saturday, August 29
Overcast High 81° Low 60°Precipitation
8%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
20 mph
Humidity
41%
UV index
6 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:37 AM / 07:53 PM
Sunday, August 30
Overcast High 77° Low 60°Precipitation
10%
· 0.0 in
Max wind
17 mph
Humidity
66%
UV index
6 - High
Sunrise / sunset
06:38 AM / 07:51 PM
Des Moines 14-day outlook: the story
The warmest day of Des Moines's 14-day outlook is Monday, August 24 with a high near 87°F (31°C); the coolest night comes Thursday, August 27, dipping to 49°F (10°C). Temperatures hold fairly steady from week to week. Highs over the next two weeks average 81°F (27°C), right in line with the typical August high of 83°F (28°C).
Precipitation is most likely on Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19, Saturday 22; the wettest day looks like Tuesday, August 18 with about 0.57 in (14.4 mm) expected. For the weekend, expect Saturday 80°F (27°C) and sunny / Sunday 72°F (22°C) and overcast.
For typical conditions month by month, see the Des Moines climate & average temperatures guide.
Des Moines forecast questions
Will it rain in Des Moines this week?
The forecast currently shows meaningful precipitation chances on 3 of the next 14 days, peaking around Tuesday, August 18.
What will be the warmest day in Des Moines over the next 14 days?
Monday, August 24, with a forecast high near 87°F (31°C).
How accurate is a 14-day forecast for Des Moines?
Days 1-3 are highly reliable, days 4-7 capture the overall pattern well, and days 8-14 indicate trends rather than exact figures - check back as the date approaches; this page refreshes throughout the day.
Average temperatures in Des Moines by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 15° | 7 | 1.6 in | 5.8 h/day | 75% |
| February | 36° | 17° | 6 | 1.3 in | 7.8 h/day | 68% |
| March | 50° | 31° | 8 | 2.8 in | 7.9 h/day | 66% |
| April | 60° | 41° | 10 | 3.5 in | 9.0 h/day | 63% |
| May | 72° | 53° | 14 | 5.3 in | 9.9 h/day | 69% |
| June | 83° | 65° | 11 | 4.6 in | 12.3 h/day | 67% |
| July | 85° | 68° | 9 | 3.9 in | 12.7 h/day | 71% |
| August | 83° | 66° | 10 | 3.5 in | 11.3 h/day | 71% |
| September | 78° | 61° | 8 | 3.4 in | 10.3 h/day | 68% |
| October | 64° | 47° | 8 | 3.6 in | 8.2 h/day | 64% |
| November | 49° | 33° | 7 | 2.1 in | 6.9 h/day | 68% |
| December | 39° | 24° | 6 | 1.9 in | 5.9 h/day | 70% |
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